Public notices and bulletins - CAVCO
Some public notices and bulletins are for reference only and are either no longer in effect or have been replaced by program guidelines.
2026
- Bulletin: New link for CAVCO Online and Updated CAVCO Forms (July 2026)
- Bulletin: CAVCO Online Application System – Sign-In Modernization (June 2026)
- Bulletin: Leadership Transition Effective April 1, 2026 (March 2026)
2025
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Updates to CAVCO’s definition for “advertising”
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Bulletin: Improvements to the CAVCO Online application system (May 2025)
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A new service standard and a fee remissions policy
2024
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Call for comments - Proposed new service standard and fee remissions policy
- Bulletin: March 31, 2024 Adjustment to Fees (March 2024)
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Conversion of CAVCO’s Service Standard from Business to Calendar Days
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Call for comments - Conversion of CAVCO’s Service Standard from Business to Calendar Days
2023
- Bulletin: Two-factor Authentication Coming to GCKey (July 2023)
- Bulletin: March 31, 2023 Adjustment to Fees (March 2023)
- Bulletin: Updates to Program Guidelines for the Canadian Film or Video Production Tax Credit Program (February 2023)
2022
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Temporary extensions to timelines used for the federal audiovisual tax credit programs
- Bulletin: Updated Video Encoding Guidelines (May 2022)
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Change to the treatment of stock footage costs when calculating the Breakdown of Costs for Canadian Film or Video Production Tax Credit applications
- Bulletin: March 31, 2022 Adjustment to Fees (March 2022)
- Bulletin: Improvements to online application system (March 2022)
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Call for Comments - Change to the treatment of stock footage costs when calculating the Breakdown of Costs for Canadian Film or Video Production Tax Credit applications
2021
- Bulletin: March 31, 2021 Increase to Fees (March 2021)
- Bulletin: CAVCO and COVID-19 Update (February 2021)
2020
- Bulletin: Improvements to online application system (July 2020)
- Bulletin: CAVCO and COVID-19 Update (June 2020)
- Bulletin: CAVCO and COVID-19 (April 2020)
- Bulletin: Updated Program Guidelines for the Canadian Film or Video Production Tax Credit Program (March 2020)
- Bulletin: Service Fees Act – Impact on CAVCO (February 2020)
- Bulletin: Video Encoding Guidelines (February 2020)
2019
- Bulletin: Improvements to online application system (December 2019)
- Bulletin: Improvements to CAVCO online application system (June 2019)
2018
- Bulletin: Improvements to CAVCO online application system (December 2018)
- Bulletin: Publishing Titles of CPTC Certified Productions (September 2018)
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CAVCO Online System Update (June 2018) – A new version of CAVCO Online which includes a number of system enhancements intended to improve the overall user experience.
2017
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Announcing CAVCO’s new Director, the latest CAVCO Online release, and our new website and web address.
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CAVCO Online System Update (July 2017) – A new version of CAVCO Online which includes a number of system enhancements intended to improve the overall user experience.
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Definition of "advertising" for the purpose of the federal film or video production tax credit programs.
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Definitions for ineligible genres of production for the purpose of the federal film or video production tax credit programs.
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Eligible platforms that can be used to meet the "shown in Canada" requirement of the Canadian Film or Video Production Tax Credit program.
- List of acceptable online services
2016
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May System Release – CAVCO launched a new version of the on-line application system which includes a number of system enhancements intended to improve the overall user experience.
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Call for Comments – Eligible platforms which can be used to meet the "shown in Canada" requirement of the Canadian Film or Video Production Tax Credit.
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Call for Comments – Definition of "advertising" for the purpose of the federal film or video production tax credit programs.
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Call for Comments – Definitions for ineligible genres of production for the purpose of the federal film or video production tax credit programs.
2014
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Lead Performer Policy and Clarification of the "Documentary Exception"
2013
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Call for Comments - Lead Performer Policy and Clarification of the "Documentary Exception"
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Administration of Application Deadlines for the CPTC.
2010
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Amended Policy on Proof of Canadian Citizenship or Permanent Residency for Producers and Key Creative Personnel.
2009
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Policy on Documentation Demonstrating that certain individuals are Canadian.
2008
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A reminder of the Canadian Film or Video Production Tax Credit (CPTC) deadline requirements pursuant to the Income Tax Regulations of May 18, 2005.
2007
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The Canadian Audio-Visual Certification Office announces the introduction of a new policy concerning the Production Control Guidelines, as well as clarification of other requirements, of the Canadian Film or Video Production Tax Credit program.
2006
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The Canadian Audio-Visual Certification Office (CAVCO) has adopted a policy on the exploitation of videograms in Canada by a non-Canadian service agent of productions certified under the Canadian Film or Video Production Tax Credit (CPTC) program.
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The Department of Canadian Heritage seeks comments in addition to those received following its release of Public Notice CAVCO 2005-01.
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The Canadian Audio-Visual Certification Office (CAVCO) announces an administrative policy change regarding the Official Designee Affidavit for the PSTC program.
2005
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The Department of Canadian Heritage seeks comments concerning issues raised by the November 14, 2003, federal government announcement with respect to the Canadian Film or Video Production Tax Credit (CPTC).
2004
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Recognition of official treaty co-production status outside of the certification process for tax credit purposes.